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La Escuelita Arcoiris

5915 Beacon St Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Tel: (412) 421-4787

www.spanishleap.com

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked PA School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 79 students
Yearly Tuition: $17,340
Acceptance rate: 25%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 1
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

La Escuelita Arcoiris is a nature-based Spanish immersion pre-school located in the heart of Pittsburgh.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked PA School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 79 students
Yearly Tuition: $17,340
Acceptance rate: 25%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 1
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

La Escuelita Arcoiris ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	La Escuelita Arcoiris
Pre-K	64
Kind	15

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Dual Language Immersion Program

Yes

Secondary Immersion Language

Spanish

Year Founded

1999

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Student Body

Total Students

79 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

38%

Average Class Size

13 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Mar. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$17,340

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Tuition Notes

Monthly tuition costs vary depending on age groups/classrooms.

Summer Program Cost

$350

Summer Program Cost Notes

Summer program costs vary on age groups and are 350/per week

Average Financial Aid Grant

$10,000

Acceptance Rate

25%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

La Escuelita Arcoiris is a nature-based Spanish immersion pre-school located in the Squirrel Hill. Our mission is to serve young people, their families, and the greater community through a culturally diverse, creative, child-focused learning environment. We provide pedagogical excellence through dynamic, child-centered learning programs using the principles and philosophy of Emergent Curriculum. By providing authentic and diverse educational and cultural experiences, La Escuelita Arcoiris is Pittsburgh's most creative early childhood language immersion program. A five-classroom school involving over 90 familiescomprised of mixed ages preschool and pre-kindergarten classes, after school programs and summer camp.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does La Escuelita Arcoiris cost?

La Escuelita Arcoiris's tuition is approximately $17,340 for private students and $350 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of La Escuelita Arcoiris?

The acceptance rate of La Escuelita Arcoiris is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. La Escuelita Arcoiris's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.

Does La Escuelita Arcoiris offer a summer program?

Yes, La Escuelita Arcoiris offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is La Escuelita Arcoiris's ranking?

La Escuelita Arcoiris ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for La Escuelita Arcoiris?

The application deadline for La Escuelita Arcoiris is Mar. 1.

In what neighborhood is La Escuelita Arcoiris located?

La Escuelita Arcoiris is located in the Squirrel Hill South neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 3 other private schools located in Squirrel Hill South.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pittsburgh, PA is $13,280 for elementary schools and $18,184 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pittsburgh, PA is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).